Posts Tagged ‘tomatoes’
Panzanella Salad of Mixed Tomatoes
With tomatoes in abundance right now, it’s the perfect time to make this Tuscan salad of bread and tomatoes. We make this in our Italian Long Lunch cooking class when tomatoes are at the height of their season, and it is always a winner. There are a number of variations where ingredients such as onion or anchovies are added, but I like to make it simplistically with just the additional of fresh basil. The success of this salad relies on the quality and variety of the tomatoes, so choose a selection of different types and colours. And like all Italian cooking, always use quality ingredients including good vinegar, the best extra virgin olive oil you can afford and fresh garlic and basil. As well as being utterly delicious, this salad is also a great way to use up stale bread (nothing is wasted in the Italian kitchen).
Christmas Salad of Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
Here at Noosa Foodie we are big fans of cooking and eating seasonally and locally, and this salad fits the bill big time at this time of the year. Local tomatoes are amazing at this time of the year (I grow my own), as is the local asparagus which I buy from the Noosa Farmers Market.
What’s in Season – February
With the abundant selection of fruit and vegetables currently available on the Sunshine Coast, there’s no excuse for not eating seasonally. Make the most of the late summer fruit and vegetables by enjoying: